[2018-10-26] Ayreon "Into The Electric Castle (Deluxe Photobook Edition)" 4CD/1DVD set incl. 5.1 mix (Music Theories)

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Description
2018 marks the 20th Anniversary of the phenomenal ‘Into The Electric Castle’ by Ayreon. To celebrate this, Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen has remixed the entire album, which will be released on various formats on 26th October 2018, via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. Like all Ayreon projects it featured a stellar cast of guests; Fish, Sharon den Adel, Damian Wilson, Edward Reekers, Anneke van Giersbergen and Jay van Feggelen.

Contents of the 4CD/1DVD Book:
* CD 1+2: 2018 Remix and Remaster of "Into The Electric Castle"
* CD 3+4: Instrumental Versions of the 2018 Remix and Remaster of "Into The Electric Castle"
* DVD: 2018 5.1 Surround Remix of "Into The Electric Castle" and archive video documentaries
* Expanded artwork, with archival photos and new liner notes

Talking about the significance of this album Arjen Lucassen explains; “Although my first Ayreon album, ‘The Final Experiment’ was an (unexpected) success, my second album, ‘Actual Fantasy’, wasn’t received with the same enthusiasm. So I had to make sure that my third release would be absolutely mind-blowing, otherwise it could well have meant the end of Ayreon! Even though it was a bit risky, I decided to make it a no-holds barred, totally over-the-top musical adventure. I poured my heart and soul into it, and enlisted the best instrumentalists and singers that I could find in the world at that time. When making this album I was unconstrained by any musical or stylistic boundaries, and incorporated many of my favorite musical styles. ‘Into the Electric Castle’ received an overwhelmingly positive reception from both the press and the fans. This album firmly established the Ayreon name.”

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. Welcome To The New Dimension
2. Isis And Osiris
3. Amazing Flight
4. Time Beyond Time
5. The Decision Tree (We're Alive)
6. Tunnel Of Light
7. Across The Rainbow Bridge

[CD2]
1. The Garden Of Emotions
2. Valley Of The Queens
3. The Castle Hall
4. Tower Of Hope
5. Cosmic Fusion
6. The Mirror Maze
7. Evil Devolution
8. The Two Gates
9. "Forever" Of The Stars
10. Another Time, Another Space

[CD3]
1. Welcome To The New Dimension (Instrumental)
2. Isis And Osiris (Instrumental)
3. Amazing Flight (Instrumental)
4. Time Beyond Time (Instrumental)
5. The Decision Tree (We're Alive) (Instrumental)
6. Tunnel Of Light (Instrumental)
7. Across The Rainbow Bridge (Instrumental)

[CD4]
1. The Garden Of Emotions (Instrumental)
2. Valley Of The Queens (Instrumental)
3. The Castle Hall (Instrumental)
4. Tower Of Hope (Instrumental)
5. Cosmic Fusion (Instrumental)
6. The Mirror Maze (Instrumental)
7. Evil Devolution (Instrumental)
8. The Two Gates (Instrumental)
9. "Forever" Of The Stars (Instrumental)
10. Another Time, Another Space (Instrumental)

[DVD]
5.1 surround remix + bonus video material

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPSP2VL/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07FPSP2VL/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FPSP2VL/?tag=imwan-21

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

"Across The Rainbow Bridge":

JosephC · **Joined:** 27 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 2651

Oddly enough, there has been no announcement of cheaper, stripped-down versions of this. So far just the earbook, a triple vinyl collection and a deluxe that packages all the CDs, DVD and vinyl into one package (deluxe is limited to 1500).

This is a really good album. It could reasonably be argued that it is the best Ayreon album.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

This is coming out next Friday (October 26th) and the American pre-order price has been reduced by more than $6, down to $48.24:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FPSP2VL/?tag=imwan-20

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

My favorite is the Human Equation but I need to check this out.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

"The Garden Of Emotions":

JosephC · **Joined:** 27 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 2651

"Electric Castle Live and Other Tales" concerts are happening on September 13th and 14th, 2019 in Tilburg. So it looks like another Ayreon live event to Blu-ray/DVD/CD/vinyl in early 2020.

[2018-10-26] Ayreon "Into The Electric Castle (Deluxe Photobook Edition)" 4CD/1DVD set incl. 5.1 mix (Music Theories)

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